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What are we thinking for this build? Community-reported

Exploring the best options for a build in The Elder Scrolls Online.

data retrieved 2026-06-11 · datamined via UESP

Understanding Builds in ESO

In The Elder Scrolls Online (ESO), builds are essential for maximizing your character's potential in various roles such as DPS, tanking, or healing. Each build typically focuses on specific skills, attributes, and gear sets that complement each other to enhance performance in PvE or PvP content.

Key Elements of a Build

1. **Class**: Your choice of class (e.g., Warden, Templar, Sorcerer) significantly influences your build's capabilities. Each class has unique skills and passive abilities that can define your playstyle.

2. **Skills**: Selecting the right skills from your class skill lines, weapon skill lines, and guild skill lines is crucial. Skills should synergize with your overall strategy, whether focusing on damage output, survivability, or support.

3. **Champion Points**: Champion Points (CP) allow for further customization and enhancement of your character. Investing in the right CP trees (Warfare, Craft, Fitness) can provide significant boosts to your build's effectiveness.

4. **Gear Sets**: The choice of gear sets can enhance specific attributes or provide unique bonuses. Sets can be crafted, looted, or acquired through trials and dungeons, and should align with your build's focus.

Community Insights and Recommendations

The community often shares their experiences and suggestions for effective builds. Resources like ArzyeL's builds provide detailed setups, including skills, rotations, and gear recommendations tailored for specific roles and playstyles.

What Isn't Confirmed

While many builds are community-tested and reported, individual performance can vary based on playstyle, group composition, and specific encounters. Therefore, it's essential to adapt any build to your preferences and the situations you face in-game.

Where to Verify

For detailed build guides and community insights, you can visit sites like ArzyeLBuilds or the UESP wiki, which offer extensive information on skills, gear sets, and Champion Points. Additionally, ESO Logs can provide data on performance metrics for various builds.